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Tonda Eckert Initiated Southampton Spying

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert initiated the practice of spying on opponents, with new documents revealing that interns were assured 'the manager loved it'.

New documents confirm that Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert initiated the club's spying activities, which led to their expulsion from the Championship playoffs last month. The documents reveal that interns were pressured into recording rival training sessions and were assured that 'the manager loved it' for their efforts. michezonews.co.za

Southampton was found to have spied on Oxford United, Ipswich, and Middlesbrough. Eckert is currently under investigation by the Football Association, though the club's owner has stated they do not plan to sack him despite the serious breach of sporting integrity.